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Iridium

Global satellite communications network

iridium.com

Headquarters: McLean, United States
Founded year: 2000
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 500–1,100
Industry: Communications & Networking

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Latest news about Iridium

In short: Iridium agreed to be acquired by Rocket Lab in an $8 billion deal and completed its own acquisition of aviation safety venture Aireon.

Company announcements

July 29 Iridium

Iridium congratulates Ankita Baliarsingh on award

She was named a Rising Star of 2026 by Via Satellite for her leadership and role in delivering Iridium Chat.

July 22 Iridium

Iridium announces Q2 2026 results

Revenue rose 4% to $225.2M, net income $9.7M, with pending Rocket Lab acquisition.

July 14 Iridium

Iridium announces commercial availability of its PNT ASIC

The ultra-compact chip brings resilient GNSS protection to devices worldwide amid rising spoofing and jamming threats, with over 150 organizations expressing interest.

July 9 Iridium

Iridium announces second-quarter 2026 financial results release date

The company will not host a conference call due to the pending acquisition by Rocket Lab.

Media coverage

August 13 Blockonomi

Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Stock: $3.6B Financing Plan Takes Shape for Iridium

Rocket Lab clears U.S. antitrust review for its planned Iridium acquisition. Rocket Lab outlines a $3.6 billion financing plan to support the Iridium deal. A...

August 13 Yahoo Finance

Why Iridium Communications (IRDM) Is Back In The Spotlight

Dividend and bylaw moves put Iridium Communications in focus Iridium Communications (IRDM) has...

August 13 Markets Insider

Rocket Lab Corporation Announces Progress on Iridium Acquisition: HSR Period Lapses; Form S-4 Filed; FCC Applications Filed; Capital Strategy Underway

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or the "Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced substantial milestones in connection...

August 12 Yahoo Finance

What Does Iridium Communications (IRDM) Stand To Gain From This Planned Acquisition?

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS: IRDM), aiming to combine Iridium’...

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